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NFU backs livestock tagging reform but slams tech setback
The NFU has welcomed new government plans to modernise livestock traceability — but warned that sticking to outdated tag technology risks missing a…
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Mandatory EID tags to transform cattle disease control in England
The government is set to revolutionise cattle farming with mandatory electronic ID for all newborn calves from 2027, in a bid to boost disease…
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Virtual fencing gains ground as Clarkson's Farm leads the charge
Virtual fencing has hit the mainstream and is reshaping how farmers manage livestock, with the technology in the spotlight in the latest series of…
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Applications open for £46m farm equipment and innovation boost
The 2025 Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) has opened today, unlocking £46m to help farmers invest in modern kit that boosts productivity…
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New life-saving first aid app to support farmers in crisis
A ground-breaking emergency response app that could mean the difference between life and death for injured farmers is set to soon launch. Charity…
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New AI-driven test targets 'silent killer' in UK cattle
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£5m funding boost to fast-track UK agri-tech innovations
A fresh round of funding aimed at supercharging agricultural technology is set to open next month, as the government announces a new £5m competition…
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£10m boost to genomic surveillance to combat costly disease threats
The UK’s fight against devastating pests and diseases has been reinforced with £10m in new funding to support cutting-edge surveillance projects…
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Farmers to access £50m grants for new tech to boost productivity
Farmers will benefit from a new £50m grant programme aimed at improving access to innovative technology designed to enhance productivity and…
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Defra announces £46m boost for cutting-edge agri technologies
Defra has announced a major £46m investment in cutting-edge agricultural technologies, which it says will increase food production and boost farm…
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